How Do You Ensure That Everyone Follows Agreements in Your Company? In a dynamic workplace, especially within a tech company comprised of around 200 engineers, maintaining adherence to agreements can be quite the challenge. From company-wide objectives and values to product group definitions of done …
Continue ReadingNavigating Missed Expectations in Software Development: Lessons Learned In the world of software development, missed expectations can feel like a heavy burden, especially when you’re the sole developer on a project. Recently, I came across a story shared by a developer with three years of …
Continue ReadingHow Do You Quantify Risk on Projects? What Is a Reasonable Amount of Risk That You Are Willing to Take? In the world of technology projects, risk is an unavoidable companion. Each project carries its own unique set of risks, and how we choose to quantify and manage these risks can make the …
Continue ReadingBuilding a Front End for a Complex Architecture: Strategies for Team Collaboration In today’s fast-paced tech ecosystem, organizations often find themselves managing multiple teams with distinct responsibilities and specializations. At my organization, we have two primary teams: the Edge team, …
Continue ReadingHow To Go Founder Mode As An Engineering Manager In the ever-evolving landscape of tech startups and established companies alike, Engineering Managers (EMs) are increasingly being called upon to step into a role that mirrors that of a founder. This concept, often referred to as “founder …
Continue ReadingNeed OOP + System Design Practice Problems Similar to ‘Build a Deck of Cards’ As the tech industry continues to evolve, many companies are shifting their interview processes to assess not just candidates’ algorithmic skills but also their understanding of Object-Oriented …
Continue ReadingNeed Professional Engineers for a School Interview In today’s fast-paced world, educational assignments often require real-world insights and perspectives, particularly in technical fields such as engineering. Recently, a request surfaced on social media, seeking professional engineers to …
Continue ReadingNeed Secret Sauce for Consistency Hello everyone! Today, I want to share a candid reflection on my journey—a journey that has been anything but smooth. After four long years, I find myself struggling to achieve what I once thought would be a straightforward goal. I feel like a failure, having barely …
Continue ReadingNotebook e um Desktop para Programar: Qual é o Melhor para Você? Quando se trata de programar, a escolha entre um notebook e um desktop é uma decisão crucial que pode impactar diretamente sua produtividade e conforto. Ambas as opções têm suas vantagens e desvantagens, e a melhor escolha depende das …
Continue ReadingSeeking Project Help: Tackling Real-World Problems with Data Structures Hello, fellow tech enthusiasts! As I dive deeper into my studies in data structures, I’ve been tasked with an exciting project for my college course. The goal is to solve a real-world problem using fundamental data …
Continue ReadingSenior+ Devs Interviewing Right Now: How’s the Market? As we dive into the tech job market, especially for senior developers, the question on everyone’s mind is: how’s the market looking these days? I’ve noticed a steady increase in recruiter outreach, leading me to believe that things may be …
Continue ReadingEmbracing Innovation: When Your Ideas Break the Mold In the fast-paced world of startups and tech companies, innovation doesn’t just spring from the usual channels of product development or technical expertise. Sometimes, the most transformative ideas come from humble suggestions that may seem …
Continue ReadingStaff Engineer Job Hunting: Should I Remove a For-Profit College from My Resume? Navigating the job market can be a daunting task, especially in the tech industry where competition is fierce and expectations are high. If you’ve found yourself in a similar situation as a Staff Engineer with a …
Continue ReadingTwice as Many Devs Won’t Deliver Twice as Much Code — On Correlation vs Causation In the world of software development, we often hear the phrase “more hands make light work.” However, when it comes to adding developers to a project, this adage doesn’t hold as much water as one might hope.
Continue ReadingWhat Backlog Setup Do You Use? As teams evolve and project scopes widen, the importance of maintaining a clear and prioritized backlog becomes more evident. Recently, I’ve found myself in a situation that many teams face: transitioning from an informal approach to backlog management to a more …
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